Explaining the what, the how and the why of climate science, this multidisciplinary new book provides a review of research from the last decade, illustrated with cutting-edge data and observations. A key focus is the development of analysis tools that can be used to demonstrate options for mitigating and adapting to increasing climate risks. Emphasis is given to the importance of Earth system feedback mechanisms and the role of the biosphere. The book explains advances in modelling, process unde

First Author: Cornell, Sarah; Prentice, Colin; House, Joanna I.; Downy, Catherine J.
Attributed to:  Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy funded by ESRC

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Bibliographic Information

Type: Book Chapter

Book Title: Understanding the Earth System: Global Change Science for Application (2012)

Page Reference: 1-38

ISBN: 9781107009363